“The American Dream is a term that is often used but also often misunderstood. It isn't really about becoming rich or famous. It is about things much simpler and more fundamental than that.” - Unknown The American dream is the idea that every citizen of the United States of America should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.…
The American dream, for many that have immigrate from all over the world to America and for those African Americans during segregation times, means one word. Freedom. Nerveless, “What is the American dream?” It’s a question that has as many answers as there are people…
The American Dream is a national ethos of the united states in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success. In the definition of the American dream by james truslow adams in 1931. “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement” regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. The idea of the American dream is rooted in the United States declaration of independence which proclaims that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights including life liberty and the pursuit of happiness…
The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or the class they were born into can attain their own version of success in a society where there is equal opportunities for everyone. The American dream is not achieved by being lazy or by chance but rather through sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work. Both native-born Americans and American immigrants who work hard can achieve the American dream.…
The term “American Dream” is used in a number of ways, but essentially the American Dream is an idea which suggests that all people can succeed through hard work, and that all people have the potential to live happy, successful lives.…
The American dream is a complex idea that is individualized by personal ambitions. Although the definition can vary, most often, this ideation of American involves financial prosperity as a result of hard work. The American dream is not a myth, but it is slowly becoming eradicated due to decreasing quality of life and society limiting those who do not originate from a traditional background to certain lifestyles.…
To start off, what exactly is the American dream? There are many interpretations of what people believe it is, for the most…
What does the American dream means to you? If we were to take a survey, we would get…
The American Dream is a concept that can be traced to the founding fathers of America, which entails ideals such as democracy, equality, freedom, liberty, human rights and opportunity for all to live a better and prosperous life. These ideals are achieved through hard work in an environment that has no barriers and offers equal opportunities for all. The coming of the American Dream came with the declaration of independence from England. People were filled with hope as they believed in the right to freedom, life and pursuing happiness. The idea was the creation of a nation in which people would be free from restrictions to pursue the life they want for themselves. This definition of the American Dream has changed over the course of time as people started deviating from the ideals of liberty, rights, and hard work. Hard work is now just caused by wanting to make the most money and wanting to have power and control.…
What is the American Dream? There are a myriad of aspects to it, but one general idea: the ideal life. It is making a lot of money, being respected, and triumphing difficult situations. The American Dream has been pursued by many, but only few make it all the way.…
The American Dream can be something different to every citizen in the United States. It’s defined as the ideas of freedom, equality, and liberty held available to every American. This means that every American has the opportunity to achieve their dreams of having a successful and meaningful life. This started when immigrants first came to America and is still around today. The American Dream is just as valid as it was when America was founded, but depending on whom you are and what you do for a living, it may be more achievable to some than others.…
The American Dream is the idea that every U.S citizen has equal opportunities to be successful. In the late 19th century and early 20th century immigrants traveled to america just to have the “American Dream”. Immigrants faced gruesome conditions coming to the U.S. and were treated in positive and negative ways.…
The “American Dream” has always existed as a primary fundamental of American culture. The idea of the “American Dream” is that every US citizen has the right to receive equal opportunity to attain success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative because it is an equal opportunity offered for everyone, personal to each individual, and extremely rewarding. The pursuit of the American Dream is chased after by many individuals from numerous diverse backgrounds. Thomas Wolfe once said, "…to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining, golden opportunity ….the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision can combine to make him." (Wolfe)…
What is “the American dream?” If anyone has ever seen a movie that takes place in another country, most of the time you will hear about an American dream. Wanting to make it to America and get a job to support their family. Other times it is about a high school pitcher wanting to pitch in the big leagues. Most of the time it is about a young adult wanting to finish college, get married and have children. These are three different definition of the American dream but they all mean the same thing. An immigrant, a pitcher, and a young adult all after the same thing the American dream.…
Is the American Dream as easily accessible as it was before? The American Dream is essentially “making it” in the United States. This dream differs from everyone, but it is always going to be one of the main reasons immigrants move to the United States. America does provide the American Dream to the “tired, the poor and the huddled masses” due to it being very capable of reaching now, and the fact that it is easier to get into America as of today.…